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Quote:In in the Ansel Adams gallery, I committed the socal faux pas of mentioning the "D' word in respect to a certain type of photography.
Almost got kicked out of the place!
LOL, would have loved to have seen their faces...
Superb as always Patrick and looks great large and I bet it's awesome in print.
I was watching a programme on the telly the other day about the Bridge, well about the jumpers really, they seem to average about 2 jumpers a month and apparently, it's the most popular place in the world to commit suicide, wondered if you've caught any in mid flight so to speak...

Thanks for your comments!
LOL Rog, I can have my delusional fantasies! 'D' as in Digital. They only like 8x10 view cameras. Even 4x5's are frowned upon!
LOL Paul, fortunately I can outrun them. But their upturned noses do provide some good shade on hot days!
Tony, yes about every two weeks someone jumps. It is strange to think that people are jumping just a few miles from where I work. Usually they are depressed and if you can get to them, they are fine months or years later and could not imagine trying it again.
Patrick
LOL Rog, I can have my delusional fantasies! 'D' as in Digital. They only like 8x10 view cameras. Even 4x5's are frowned upon!
LOL Paul, fortunately I can outrun them. But their upturned noses do provide some good shade on hot days!
Tony, yes about every two weeks someone jumps. It is strange to think that people are jumping just a few miles from where I work. Usually they are depressed and if you can get to them, they are fine months or years later and could not imagine trying it again.
Patrick

Thanks for looking!
I wish Sarah..I'll even take 10%!
LOL Moira!
Yes Freda, I added that to the description to explain it a bit more.
Yes Scotty, they do say that. There is a lot of money in the high tech Silicon Valley with $40 billion more if Microsoft buys Yahoo. You should see the prices for the older classic art works like Renoir that I see there!
Patrick
I wish Sarah..I'll even take 10%!
LOL Moira!
Yes Freda, I added that to the description to explain it a bit more.
Yes Scotty, they do say that. There is a lot of money in the high tech Silicon Valley with $40 billion more if Microsoft buys Yahoo. You should see the prices for the older classic art works like Renoir that I see there!
Patrick

I reckon you could sell your prints for an hell of a lot more, that Ansel one only goes for that price because of his name, i could take shots like that moonrise everyday of the week! Well, when its not too cloudy then 
This is fabulous, the fog bank across the bridge creates the drama and the light is lovely, great work.

This is fabulous, the fog bank across the bridge creates the drama and the light is lovely, great work.

Thanks for looking!
I wish Tommy. You have to go the limited edition route to start with. It is so snooty!
Yes ron, thigs were flowing quickly so I just made sure the bridge was sharp.
LOL Julian, keep running! ... over to that gallery where you belong! Don't forget to upturn that nose or you won't fit in.....
True Neil, that and he doesn't make many prints these days! And here I just let the sunset, low fog and clouds do the work for a couple of minutes.
Patrick
I wish Tommy. You have to go the limited edition route to start with. It is so snooty!
Yes ron, thigs were flowing quickly so I just made sure the bridge was sharp.
LOL Julian, keep running! ... over to that gallery where you belong! Don't forget to upturn that nose or you won't fit in.....
True Neil, that and he doesn't make many prints these days! And here I just let the sunset, low fog and clouds do the work for a couple of minutes.
Patrick

Thanks for stopping by!
I hope you are right Dave!
Yes Sean, it was moving through the bridge and over 2 minutes it got stretched out quite nicely.
lol...No sulking Alan!
I wonder too Gerry.
Thanks Finlandian. Is that the proper term? Or just Finn? Finnish wouldn't work in that context I think.
Patrick
I hope you are right Dave!
Yes Sean, it was moving through the bridge and over 2 minutes it got stretched out quite nicely.
lol...No sulking Alan!
I wonder too Gerry.
Thanks Finlandian. Is that the proper term? Or just Finn? Finnish wouldn't work in that context I think.
Patrick

Thanks for your comments!
It was a rather mysterious evening Peter, then the moon came out leading to the shot I uploaded a few uploads back in my PF.
Terry, I could have done that and I do have one without the gap, but that is where a lot of light came through so I included it so people can see where the light originated.
Yes Joline, I bet he would use digital now, or at least experiment with it. I wonder what he would say about it if he were alive today?
That would be nice Mike, we will see!
Kris, it is actually two block from Clint's Hog's Breath Inn. Great food there. I've seen him walking around but not in his restaurant.
You never know Colin. That would be nice. Programming is mentally draining and photography is still challenging but more relaxing.
It could be Richard. I have only made one print and it does look good, even to 30x45.
I wish Gary!
Sorry about the fingers Nikki.
Patrick
It was a rather mysterious evening Peter, then the moon came out leading to the shot I uploaded a few uploads back in my PF.
Terry, I could have done that and I do have one without the gap, but that is where a lot of light came through so I included it so people can see where the light originated.
Yes Joline, I bet he would use digital now, or at least experiment with it. I wonder what he would say about it if he were alive today?
That would be nice Mike, we will see!
Kris, it is actually two block from Clint's Hog's Breath Inn. Great food there. I've seen him walking around but not in his restaurant.
You never know Colin. That would be nice. Programming is mentally draining and photography is still challenging but more relaxing.
It could be Richard. I have only made one print and it does look good, even to 30x45.
I wish Gary!
Sorry about the fingers Nikki.
Patrick

When you start moving in circles with these guys it can only be good for your career and financial status Patrick, If anybody deserves this you do my friend. Your dedication and continual high quality is a monument to us all, maybe one day being able to match you.
You seem to have all the elements working for you here,the light, fog sky and colour, quite remarkable image, I'm positive this will be a goo earner for you over the years to come.
Many congratulations, maybe when I visit So Cal I'll be able to see your work with my own eyes.
All the very best my friend,
Dougie
You seem to have all the elements working for you here,the light, fog sky and colour, quite remarkable image, I'm positive this will be a goo earner for you over the years to come.
Many congratulations, maybe when I visit So Cal I'll be able to see your work with my own eyes.
All the very best my friend,
Dougie

Very clear, with stunning light and colour. Cloud colour is a stunner..and of course the mist makes this a stunner...
PS... Now I am retired I might take you up on a trip out to your area..What wildife ( Elephant seals apart ) will get me snapping?
Kind regards... Not a bad wildlife shot of your Ele Seal
Edgar
PS... Now I am retired I might take you up on a trip out to your area..What wildife ( Elephant seals apart ) will get me snapping?
Kind regards... Not a bad wildlife shot of your Ele Seal
Edgar

Thanks for the kind wishes. I do hope it works out!
Well Edgar, I must admit that the SF bay area is not really the best for wildlife. Our long dry summers make it difficult for most animals.
There is a nice heard of Elk about 1 hour north of San Francisco in the Point Reyes National Park. They can be 7 feet at the shoulder!
And there are 250 species of birds here, which is almost the variety that you get in the tropics. Most are small and fast though and blend into the dry grass. But there are lots of bird photographers here so they must get something.
The real big game is about 1000 miles away NE in Wyoming, Montana, and places like that.
Fortunately that seal was sleeping!
If you have other questions, let me know.
Patrick
Well Edgar, I must admit that the SF bay area is not really the best for wildlife. Our long dry summers make it difficult for most animals.
There is a nice heard of Elk about 1 hour north of San Francisco in the Point Reyes National Park. They can be 7 feet at the shoulder!
And there are 250 species of birds here, which is almost the variety that you get in the tropics. Most are small and fast though and blend into the dry grass. But there are lots of bird photographers here so they must get something.
The real big game is about 1000 miles away NE in Wyoming, Montana, and places like that.
Fortunately that seal was sleeping!
If you have other questions, let me know.
Patrick

Thanks for stopping by for a look!
Yes, Ansel would probably have a scanning back and the whole lot!
I slept through it too Jeanie. Not much to do for that hour. Okay well I walked the beach, but I could have slept! lol....There was a remark, or just a bit of accurate recordkeeping for posterity's sake?
Patrick
Yes, Ansel would probably have a scanning back and the whole lot!
I slept through it too Jeanie. Not much to do for that hour. Okay well I walked the beach, but I could have slept! lol....There was a remark, or just a bit of accurate recordkeeping for posterity's sake?
Patrick

Thanks for taking a look!
I put the eclipse in the mods until I can process it properly.
I know what you mean Ann about snobs. The 8x10 group do not realize what is happening with digital. And it puts into jeopardy, the limited edition print, which is a major source of gallery income. So that is a threat!
Patrick
I put the eclipse in the mods until I can process it properly.
I know what you mean Ann about snobs. The 8x10 group do not realize what is happening with digital. And it puts into jeopardy, the limited edition print, which is a major source of gallery income. So that is a threat!
Patrick

You are one of the people on my "favorite" list. Forgive me if I do not make a comment every time I vote on your photos. I am so busy with the flying lately that I just do not have the time to make a sensible comment. This does not mean that I just "click" to give you a vote. Now and then I may surprise you with a written contribution!! Regards.
Georg
Georg